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Tuesday, 22 May 2018

When
it comes to medical waste, there are so many risks involved. If not
properly disposed, it could give rise to environmental and biological
disasters. Every hospital or laboratory always has proper disposal of
medical waste as its top priority.

Medical
waste however, can only be discarded by professionals. Tons of medical
wastes are generated every day and proper disposal is required in order
to avoid transmission of infectious diseases.

The
usual practice of disposing medical waste is dumping, incinerating or
shipping them to landfills. There is however an eco-friendlier approach
to dealing with medical waste and that is medical waste recycling.

Medical
waste recycling involves an earth-friendly way to sterilize and renew
the plastics and metals used in manufacturing items that are later on
disposed off as medical waste. It involves a process of collecting
medical waste meant for recycling, taking them through high
temperatures, shredding them and then separating the metals from
plastics.

The
plastics end up being reused for the manufacture of other plastic
containers used in hospitals and clinics. Medical waste recycling
business is one that although it generates so much money for the company
owner, it also saves hospitals, clinics, laboratories, pharmacies etc
so much money spent on buying new materials which are usually more
expensive than recycled materials.

So,
are you looking for a way to become self-employed? Are you interested
in starting a medical waste recycling business? Do you run a medical
waste disposal company and you are wondering how to take it to the next
level by incorporating medical waste recycling?

Although
recycling of waste is a complicated task and requires up-front
professional training, it is still a lucrative business opportunity for
entrepreneurs who are interested in starting a thriving venture.

So, here are some steps that need to be taken if you are interested in starting a medical waste recycling business.

Step 1: Research

The
first step to start a medical waste recycling business is to do lots of
research. You need to research on waste handling procedures, the type
of medical waste that can be recycled, the laws guiding recycling of
medical waste, the various approval processes you will need to go
through among others.

You
would also need to research the competition, their strengths and
weaknesses. Doing a proper research gets you started on the right path
starting a medical waste recycling business.

Step 2: Planning

The
second step to take when starting your medical waste recycling business
is your business plan. You need to prepare the perfect business plan
for your medical waste recycling business. This is because a medical
waste recycling business is capital intensive and hence you would
probably need to convince investors or whomever you decide to raise
capital from for you medical waste recycling business to assist you.
Your business plan should describe your medical waste recycle company or
business and the strategy you need to achieve specific goals.

Step 3: Get the Skills

To
start your medical waste recycling business, you need both professional
and physical skills. So you could go to the public health department in
your country or any training school you know you can get the skills you
need. You could also go get your skills as well as experience from
another waste recycling company.

Step 4: Get Licensed

This
is a very important step in starting a medical waste recycling
business. Every country or state regulates any medical waste recycling
business. Hence, you will need permit from either the department of
public health or Environmental Protection Agencies, both at the state
and/or federal level in order to run your medical waste recycling
business.

You
might also need permit from the department of toxic substances. This is
because you will be transporting toxic substance from one location to
another. If either of these do not approve or grant you permit, then you
cannot run your medical waste recycling business.

It
is also important to note that although your medical waste recycling
business might be licensed, it still undergoes monthly or annual
checkups by the Environmental Protection Agency to see if your medical
recycling business is adhering to all the rules.

Step 5: Get the Right Equipment

Medical
waste recycling business as earlier mentioned is a risk to both the
environment and to those handling it. Hence, even the equipment used for
recycling has to be approved by the Federal Environment Agency.

Step 6: Get Customers

The
next step in starting your medical waste recycling business is getting
customers. Although the places to market your business are pretty
obvious, there are still some things you need to consider. These include
method of pickup, good customer relations, how often you come for
pickups among others.

The
medical waste recycling business is one business that is very lucrative
although capital-intensive. One thing that is important to note is, if
you get it right from the beginning, it only gets better from there.

Friday, 20 April 2018

I am a young entrepreneur and I will like to share with you
in this post how to become one.No matter what age you are, succeeding in business
requires the same thing.Those who want to become a young entrepreneur have an
abundance of choices in today's world than before.

With the advent of the internet, the possibilities for young
entrepreneurs are enormous. There are thousands of bright young people already
earning substantial incomes that will get through college and university
financially stable and with the added advantage of knowing how to run a
business effectively.

There are a lot of things a young aspiring entrepreneur
should do in order to attain success in business. Here are just six of those
basic things that one should prioritize to become a young entrepreneur in the
future.

1.Consider the Business you will like to
Start and your Available Market and Competition

You cannot start a business unless you know what it is you
want to offer people. Are you going to sell a service or a product? How many other
people are out there selling the same thing you are?

Remember, competition is not always a bad thing! How many
people are in need of what you have to offer? These are all things that you
need to take into consideration when considering going into business for
yourself.

2.Determine your Start-Up Cost and Future
Expenses

As someone who is aspiring to become not just an
entrepreneur but a successful in the future, you should consider your start-up
cost. Are you going to use investors to source for fund or you are going to
fund the business yourself?

Don't bite off more than you can chew. Depending on what
your plans are, things can be really expensive or really cheap. With big risk
come big reward, but high debt (especially at a young age) could ruin your entrepreneurial
endeavors in a heartbeat.

It's a great idea to write out what money you want to put,
where and how much you'll spend every week to keep things going. If you're cash
flow is not in working order, your business is over before it even started!

3.Be physically and mentally prepared

Entrepreneurship is not an easy task (speaking from
experience). Don't expect to wake up one morning with customers knocking at
your door with cash in hand. It's mentally and physically draining and requires
a lot of work and persistence.

Create your rock solid idea and go with it. Make it work and
don't let anyone stop you from being successful. This is what separates the
successful entrepreneur from the unsuccessful one!

No one can stop someone who has a dream, a passion,
determination and a burning desire! Remember this inside and outside of your
business.

4.Learn how to network

Honestly, this should have been number one. The only reason
I am where I am today is because of the wonderful people I've come in contact
with. Don't get me wrong, I got no easy rides or anything handed to me, and you
shouldn't expect that either.

But, you'd be surprised who you can meet through other
people, and who those people have connections with and what they can do for
you. Never be afraid to talk with someone new!

Introduce yourself and talk to them with a posture that
tells them this kid means business! You never know, the person you're talking
to could be your ticket to exploding your business beyond belief!

Attend business networking event, meet with new people and
tell them what you to. Stay in contact with anyone you know that can contribute
to the success for your business or will be a potential customer in the future.

5.Have a mentor

Being new in business, young entrepreneurs will need
guidance in keeping records, paying bills, paying taxes, applying for necessary
permits and other technicalities in running a business.

Mentors or people who have more experience can also be of
help in terms of how to get financing. As a young online entrepreneur, I have
mentors who I follow and learn from every day. You too should have more than
one too.

6.Take Good Care of your Health

You should never play with your health in the name of
running a business. You must have heard of the popular saying that health is
wealth. It is obviously true!

Taking care of one's health by eating on time, exercising,
and sleeping well are equally important as one's other resources.

Being healthy will help one more especially in times when
perseverance is needed. While there have been many success stories of young entrepreneurs
who survived on instant noodles while working on their fledgling business
ventures, one doesn't need to do the same.

This is, in a nutshell, what it's going to take you and your
entrepreneurial dream to the top! Follow these tips and I guarantee you
success.

Wednesday, 4 April 2018

Do
you plan on starting a profitable business this year? If yes, then you
should consider starting a car repair business. There is so much potential
in the auto body work industry. One of which is the fact that each year,
thousands of motorist experience vehicular accidents that require the
special skill of professionals in the auto body work industry i.e.
collision and paint stores.

Professional auto body
repairs require training and proficiency and could be a little
challenging for new starters. With the right start-up capital and
experience coupled with the right steps, you could get started with your
auto body store.
In this article, I have highlighted the following steps on how to start auto body store.

1.Acquire the Training and Certification

If you are interested in starting an auto body store, you will first
have to acquire the necessary training and certification if you already
have not done that. You should learn as much as you can about everything
relating to auto body works and painting of cars.
Most likely,
you will need to sign up for a vocational or technical repair programme.
You should gather enough work experience by working in another auto
body store for a particular period of time.
To give you an edge in
the industry, it would be highly beneficial to learn as much as you can
from somebody who is already in the business. Get advice and wisdom
from people who have already established auto body stores to help you
get started on your auto body store.

2.Choose a Niche for your Auto Body Store

To get started on your auto body store, it would become much more
rewarding to specialize on a particular auto body niche. Although most
garages offer general repairs and services, you should however increase
your business by focusing on providing niche repairs which your
competitors may not provide. Some auto body niche repairs include
repainting, detailing and collision repairs. Determine which auto body
niche to start.

3.Franchise or Independent

Planning to start an auto body store would require you to decide whether
to buy a franchise or start an independent auto body store. You should
note that irrespective of the choice you make, you will have to face the
pros and cons as you get started with your auto body store.
Starting
an auto body store could be very challenging than most service
businesses: if you have very little knowledge about how to go about
starting your own auto body store, I would strongly recommend you
consider buying a franchise.

4.Write a Business Plan

You should never forfeit this step if you are keen on starting an auto
body store. The benefits of writing a very good business plan far
outweigh the stress and efforts you would put in. Amongst many of the
benefits of writing a good business plan for your auto body store are
the ability to secure funds and loans from investors and banks
respectively.

Your business plan should clearly state
the purpose of your auto body store; your financial projections such as
your business revenue and expected expenses; and a detailed analysis of
the competition in your desired location.

5.Get a Good Location

I would not tell you that location is the most important thing to
consider when planning on starting your auto body store or any business;
but I would tell you it is a very crucial thing to consider because it
goes a long way towards determining the success of your business.
Get
a very good location where the competition is not too stiff to crumble
an upcoming auto body store like yours. Most important, you should
choose a location where your auto body services particularly meet the
needs of your target customers. Key locations you should look out for
are areas that have very high traffic.

6.Get Registered and Obtain Business Licenses and Permits

As
every other business, if you plan to start an auto body store, you must
get legally registered and obtain the necessary licenses and permits.
Choose a very catchy business name and proceed to the relevant
authorities in your country to get your auto body store registered.
You will have to obtain a business license, property use permits, tax structure and ID number amongst many other permits.

7.Get Funding for your Auto Body Store

According to most business plans estimates, start-up capital for auto
body stores range from about $32,000 to $150,000 or more. Aside your
actual store space and land; your biggest cost would be repair
equipment. If you are really serious about starting your auto body
store, then you must not underestimate the above figures.

To
get started, you should decide the means to get funds for your auto
body store. If you are considering securing loans from banks, you would
definitely need your business plan to be able to secure loans from
banks.

8.Hire the Right Employees/Apprentices and Equipment

Auto
body works are not so easy; they are really difficult. You will need to
hire the right employees and apprentices. By hiring apprentices and
certified mechanics, your new auto body store can establish long-term,
fruitful working relationship with a skilled mechanic trained by your
own experts.

Also, you should get the necessary
equipment you will need for your auto body store. For a start, the
following are some of the important ones you must get: tools, lifts and
the initial parts inventory.

9.Market and Promote your Auto Body Store

If you are so interested in starting and taking your auto body store to
the next level, you can never go wrong by reaching out to others about
your auto body store.

It does not hurt to get a
business card (just keep it simple). Reach out to family and friends.
You should have a website for your auto body store. Have an online
presence by promoting your auto body store on social media like
Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. You should consider advertising your
auto body store on radio and on television. You should even consider
offering coupons and discounts to your customers; it is sure a very good
way to start.

Friday, 23 March 2018

With obesity now on the rise, people has started recognizing the
importance of keeping fit and have started visiting most fitness
centres so they can keep fit.

Are
you thinking of opening your own fitness centre? There are a lot of
reasons to do so. Fitness trainers or fitness businesses help people who
are afraid of getting fatter and losing shape to keep fit and stay
healthy at the same time. And as a business, they make money doing it.

If
you're knowledgeable about exercise and looking to become an
entrepreneur, consider starting a fitness business. Starting your own
fitness business gives you the opportunity to become your own boss,
increase your income and have job security.

Do
you know the first step in starting your own fitness centre? Are you
aware of the challenges of owing a fitness business? I want you to use
this article as a guide toward your decision in starting your fitness
business.

This article contains what you really need to start a fitness centre so that you can get it right from the start.

1.Define your Intentions

You
must have heard that in every decision or action we take in life, there
is always a WHY. So, what is your WHY? This should be your starting
point to making that decision of yours. You need to have a WHY to why
you want to start a fitness centre.

Here are some questions you should ask yourself as you formulate your plan to start a fitness centre:

Why do I want to open a fitness centre?

What kind of fitness centre do I want to operate?

Who are my customers?

Are they from my current niche of clients or entirely different demographic?

What types of client do I specialize on (young athlete, seniors, sport-specific etc.)?

Giving honest answers to these questions are the first steps to developing a successful business plan.

2.Formal Training

Formal
education or training is very important in any business as it give you a
competitive advantage when compared to business owners with mere
industry experience. Invest in personal training, marketing, business
management or accounting courses.

These courses will
give you insight into the overall mechanics of the fitness and business
world. You will get great tips and tricks from accomplished educational
business and fitness writers.

3.Draw a Good Business Plan

I
recommend you don’t skip this. Dreams and passions alone cannot pay our
bills every month. The key to a successful business is keeping things
formal. Draw up a fitness business plan and structure.

Once
you have done the paperwork- stick to it. It is called a plan for a
reason to be followed. This will be your decision map as well as your
list of goals. The more your progress in your plan, the greater you will
feel.

The Bank will also
request this formal document as it is proof of your long term commitment
to success just in case you want to apply for loan. It is also
imperative to comply with legal requirements in terms of inspections and
registrations.

4.Obtain Necessary Certificate from Respected Organization.

Doing
this makes you credible and it will also help you avoid future
embarrassment from appropriate authority. Before obtaining certificate,
you will be train on how to teach customers without injury them. you
will also be educated on how to run your fitness business.

5.Bank Financing

When
a lending institution evaluates whether to finance a project, such as a
fitness centre, the owner’s financial information is one of its most
important considerations. Banks, like most other third-party financing
institutions, are looking for assurances that you have the ability to
pay back any debt regardless of how your business ultimately performs.

You
must show that you and your business are an asset to the Bank and not a
liability. Having a collateral will certainly make things a lot easier.

It
is always difficult to start a fitness business centre with your own
money unless you have been saving for decades because the training
facilities are so expensive. The only way you can use your own money to
start a fitness centre is when you choose to start small by obtaining
only few equipment.

6.First Impression

The
first glimpse of your fitness centre will say everything to your
clients about the service you will be providing. The better your image,
the better your size and type of clientele. Ensure that the building
interiors and exteriors are clean and tidy at all times.

Clubs
and gyms are rife with germs and bacteria so double check that the
fitness equipment and shower facilities are according to health
standards and regularly disinfected. Immaculate should be the word
describing your business facilities. Replace any broken or old equipment
as soon as possible.

7.Professionalism

Always
stay professional. The slightest unprofessional behavior will reflect
badly on your establishment as well as bank balance. There is nothing
wrong with special offers or treatment for old clients or new-comers but
please keep it in moderation.

Give
you clients the greatest value for their money and you will be the
greatest fitness centre in town. Avoid cutting your rates in order to be
the cheapest, the clients will think that you are also cutting on
quality and service.

In conclusion, don’t forget to
invest in marketing your business to the public. Your marketing plan is
just as important as your fitness business plan. You can choose to
sponsor a health fair, promote your business using online marketing or
social media marketing. You may also choose to launch your own fitness
website and use content marketing to promote your fitness business.

Wednesday, 7 March 2018

Entrepreneurs are considered drivers and engines of change and they are instrumental to increasing the economic output of any society they are in. Starting a business is difficult enough; especially with foundational challenges such as securing finance, choosing the appropriate business structure, engaging competent employees, a dynamic market, and competition/rivals among others

In this regard, every nation has a critical role to play in ensuring that other factors that will guarantee that businesses take off smoothly should be put in place. Fiscal and economic policies will either make or mar any business and such policies are instrumental in attracting businesses to an economic climate in the first instance.

So, which countries rank the highest in terms of the ease with which businesses can be established? Well, there are standard indices that are used in gauging which countries are business-friendly.

From starting a business to the ease of obtaining construction permits to access to enabling infrastructure to the ease of registering property as well as labor employment guidelines amongst other issues; the following countries have proven to be a haven for the commencement of any business venture:

1..SINGAPORE

Singapore’s spot at the top of business ranking indices is remarkable considering that this island nation was left totally devastated and in ruins at the end of WWII. However, visionary leadership, futuristic fiscal policies and a cooperative citizenry has seen Singapore ascend the ladder to developed nation. The business climate in Singapore can serve as a template.

For starters, it takes just a few days to get a business registered. Based on the sector the business will be operating in, there are generous tax holidays that the business concern can enjoy. Settling commercial misunderstandings in Singapore is resolved in competent courts of jurisdiction within 150 days, which remains a record yet to be broken.

The value in terms of the cost of the dispute is pegged at 26 percent, which is also the lowest among the country’s peers.

2..NEW ZEALAND

This nation features prominently in all major business indices for starting a business with ease. For one, an entrepreneur can obtain legal recognition for his/her business within hours, through the medium of an online registration.

Businesses are also drawn to New Zealand because the government has put in place favorable economic policy instruments through free trade agreements, fair -competition regulations, efficient and re-distributive tax codes, an open/stable political structure as well as competitive tax breaks for the average business.

3..DENMARK

Denmark features amongst the top countries for the ease of starting a business for a number of reasons. The first is that the process of registering a business has been digitalized. This online process allows the business achieve quick and easy legal recognition, acquire a NEM ID signature as well as the computation of insurance for employees.

The cost of registration via this medium cost just a fraction (98 USD). The Danish Government also keenly encourages private sector participation without undermining the imperative role that market interaction plays in its economy.

4..SOUTH KOREA

South Korea is another country that you can bank on when it comes to registering a business with ease. You can also be rest assured that your business in South Korea will be able to have access to innovative and cost-cutting developments that will shore up your business’ competitive index on a global scale.

5..HONG KONG

You can trust that registering your business in Hong Kong will be met with little or no delays, although registration fees are a bit on the high side when compared to what obtains in other peer countries.

Your business will also benefit from the ease of obtaining construction permits as well as the ability to conduct cross-border transactions seamlessly.

6..UNITED KINGDOM

You can choose to make the United Kingdom a home for your business because of the minimal time it takes to legalize your business as well as the low cost of registration. The United Kingdom also offers excellent infrastructural support and amenities; hence your business will always be assured of being connected locally and internationally.

7..SWEDEN

You will obtain an immense value for your business once you decide to establish a venture in Swede. For starters, Swedes enjoy very high standards of living which translate to copious amounts of disposable income.

Hence, your business is assured of a willing and capable market. With a highly skilled workforce and excellent amenities, you will be able to cost-effectively manage your business.

8..NORWAY

This Scandinavian giant is another attractive destination for your business. Norway has a virile technological sector which offers innovative and cost-cutting applications that your business will benefit from.

Your business will also profit from an abundance of a skilled and semi-skilled workforce, who enjoy social safety programs from the Norwegian government. In addition, it takes roughly four days to get your business up and running and there exist efficient systems to tackle issues bordering on corporate disputes and insolvency.

9..FINLAND

Pragmatic reforms in the business environment in Finland means that you get to legalize your business in a day or two, at one of the lowest costs among the Scandinavian belt. Finland has invested heavily in her infrastructural network; hence your business will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and amenities.

10..MALAYSIA

This emerging Asian economic powerhouse has consistently instituted economic and fiscal reforms over the past decade. Malaysia now offers your business a simpler and more efficient business registration process.

Infrastructural facilities in Malaysia are now top class and will ensure that the cost of conducting your business is within manageable limits. The country also boasts of first-class air and seaports.

11..RWANDA

Rwanda has made tremendous progress since the mid-nineties when a genocidal war nearly collapsed the country. Having instituted deep-seated reforms to its political and economic policies, Rwanda is now among the premier destinations for businesses looking to set up on the African continent.

With improving infrastructure, unobtrusive tax regimes as well as access to financing, your business will do well with the many opportunities that the nation provides.

12..ESTONIA

Although small in size when compared to her other European neighbors, Estonia looms large when it comes to indices for starting your business in the country. Estonia’s competitive market driven economy features a balanced budget, a flat-rate on both corporate and income tax, a highly specialized commercial banking sector, advanced Information technology services and access to modern air and seaports.

13..MACEDONIA

Macedonia is another small nation that has experienced sound macroeconomic growth and stability. You will find that registering your business in Macedonia is similar to a one-stop shop that offers everything you need for your business to start operations immediately.

For one, Macedonia has put in place fiscal and monetary policies that give business access to more financing and investment.

14..SLOVENIA

You can be rest assured that starting a business in Slovenia will make available to you her highly skilled and well-educated work-force. Slovenia has also aggressively pursued policies that have strengthened anti-inflation trends and the privatization process.

The process of registering a business has been streamlined and shortened. Along with the presence of excellent infrastructure, you can rely on the availability of financing and entrepreneurial support from the state.

15..AUSTRIA

Austria is the 12 richest country in the world. She has a highly developed infrastructural network, a high standard of living for her citizens as well as a robust energy/power system. As a business investor, you will register your business in good time, at a negligible cost.

16..KAZAKHSTAN

You can register a business in Kazakhstan because the fiscal situation in the country has remained stable for years. Her economy has continued to experience growth, buoyed in part by earnings derived from the sale of crude oil. Broader diversification measures by the government have opened up the economy to foreign investment and trade.

The government has in place agencies that support small and medium scale businesses with grants and financing. Kazakhstan also operates some of the lowest tax regimes in the world, slashing the amounts payable by business on personal and corporate taxes by a substantial margin.

17..BOTSWANA

Botswana has made giant strides in transforming itself from one of the poorest countries in the world to one that has experienced consistent economic growth. The government has continued to maintain robust fiscal policies such that you can register your business and acquire property within a relatively short period of time.

The banking sector in Botswana conforms to international standards of operation and offers specialized assistance to small and medium scale business, thereby assuring that your business will have access to financing.

18.THE NETHERLANDS

The Netherlands has continued to post strong growth indices over the past years. As an investor looking to start a business in the country, the Netherlands offers a competitive, market-driven economy that is backed up by adequate infrastructure and sound monetary/fiscal policies.

It boasts of having a high score in the ease of doing business index published by the World Bank. Your business will have access to strategic air and seaports as well as financial and investment options from state and private organizations.

19.TAIWAN

Taiwan has featured prominently for a number of years in the Ease of doing a Business index of the World Bank. The reasons for the country’s ranking are not far-fetched. For starters, setting up your business in Taiwan will give you access to developed infrastructural amenities that will give your business the leverage to compete in the global economy.

You will also be encouraged by the fact that the Taiwanese economy receives a bulk of its revenue from the operations of small and medium scale businesses as opposed to large corporations.

The banking sector routinely supports the activities of businesses and access to financing and other resources is readily available. You can register your business in a short period of time.

20.AUSTRALIA

Australia has a market-driven economy that has continued to experience rounded growth, as a result of robust and effective monetary and fiscal economic policies.

You can register your business in Australia within days and immediately be able to access specialized help and resources including access to affordable funds.

Choosing a wrong or unbefitting username could send wrong signals about you or your business.

Choose usernames that

●contain relevant e-commerce keywords

●are easy to pronounce or spell

●are not too long

●you can brand

●will allow you to scale with growth

Always remember that by their usernames you shall know them.

2.Header PhotoThey say a picture speaks a thousand words, in other words a picture can almost summarize this entire blog post. So for you, what would that one picture that speaks a thousand words about you or your business look like?

For businesses this could depend on your customer base. B2B customers are more formal, anything less could mean loss of sales, and vice versa.

Here’s an example of a good Twitter header photo by Nordstrom:

Your header photo could contain your

●Logo

●Colors

●Products

●Headquarters

●Happy staff/customers

●Testimonials etc

3. Twitter Bio

Before some influencers follow you or follow you back, they glance at

your Twitter bio. What does yours say about you, your experience or expertise? Is it convincing enough to earn a follow or follow back?

Below is Neil Patel’s Twitter bio:

Source: Twitter (screenshot)

Note his experience, social proof, follow count, website URL and YoB.

You have 160 characters to sell yourself or business which should mention

●Your business or industry vertical

●Relevant keywords

●Social proof

●Relevant statistics

●Your business URL

●A call to action etc

4. Home(Timeline)

This is like your Twitter homepage, where people arrive when they click on your Twitter profile.

It displays your

●Full name

●Username

●Twitter bio

●Location

●DoB

●Follow count

●Number of Tweets, Media and Likes

●Tweet to field

Here’s an example of a Twitter home or timeline:

5.Followers/Following/Follow Count

A high number of relevant engaged followers can boost your personal brand or business.

To organically grow your following do the following:

●Follow relevant accounts (double check their Twitter bio before following back: irrelevant feeds from their Tweets can hurt your business)

●Who to follow recommends influencers you may want to follow

●You might also want to follow suggests people/accounts similar to the ones you’ve followed

●Like other people’s Tweets

●Retweet other people’s Tweets

●Tweet relevant stuff at regular intervals

●Include your Twitter handle in your author bio if and when you guest post

Here’s Amazon’s follow count as of October 11, 2017:

6.Notifications

“You will now receive notifications when XYZ Tweets”, that’s the message you get when you click the star icon next to XYZ’s DM, and follow icons. It means whatever they Tweet will show up on your timeline.

If relevant and useful, other people will likely Retweet and follow you. If harmful, it may dent your timeline and hurt you or your business.

Be prepared for steady stream of Tweets and Retweets from the people/accounts you receive notifications from

Businesses and individuals can include a lot of images, videos and GIFs to make up for Twitter’s 140 characters only policy. A lot more can be said via photos, videos and GIFs plus words can still be embedded in them.

CONCLUSION:

Whether you're a business or person, mastering the basics of Twitter can improve your business profits and help you increase productivity when applied rightly.